Ban on rallies in center of Bishkek extended again

16:57, 12 января 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Tatyana KUDRYAVTSEVA

The ban on holding rallies and protests in the center of Bishkek has been extended. The Pervomaisky District Court informed journalists.

Administration of Pervomaisky district of the capital reportedly appealed to the court. They asked to recognize their decision on limiting the place for peaceful assemblies as legal. By the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek dated December 28, 2023, the application was granted.

The ban on peaceful assemblies has been extended until March 31, 2024.

It is prohibited to hold a rally or protest on Ala-Too square and the adjacent Erkindik Boulevard from Lineinaya Street to Chui Avenue, as well as near the buildings of the Parliament and the adjacent Panfilov Park, the Presidential Administration, on the territory of the park named after Tursunbaeva, the Supreme Court, the Russian Embassy, State Committee for National Security, Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The exception is state and municipal official events held on Ala-Too square.

Protests and rallies are allowed to be held in Gorky Park, at the intersection of Ryskulov and Isanov streets. The ban on holding rallies in the center of Bishkek has been in effect since March 2022.